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New Exhibition Celebreates 200th Anniversary of Lincoln's Birth

2008-11-18  Collecting material on Abraham Lincoln has, for some, been both an obsessive and competitive pursuit—so much so that, in honor of his 200th birthday, The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens pays homage to collectors of so-called Lincolniana in a special exhibition in the Library West Hall.  »MORE

International Codex Book Fair and Symposium

2008-09-10  September 3, 2008 -- The world’s leading book artisans will be featured at the CODEX Foundation’s biennial fair and symposium on February 9 – 11, 2009. The three-day event held at the University of California, Berkeley campus is open to the public and will focus on “Considering the Book as a Work of Art.”  »MORE

JACK LONDON RARITIES ON THE AUCTION BLOCK

2008-09-06  A remarkable collection of books, letters, and manuscripts by that quintessential American writer, Jack London, “The Author with the Sales,” is bound for the auction block at PBA Galleries on September 18th, 2008.  »MORE

Showcasing History of Science Opens Nov. 1

2008-08-29  The 2,800-square-foot Dibner Hall will examine great achievements in science from Ptolemy and Copernicus to Newton, Darwin, and Einstein.  »MORE

“Darwin’s Garden: An Evolutionary Adventure” Opens Oct. 4, 2008

2008-07-28  Charles Darwin (1809­–1882) is best known for his theory of evolution and other natural history achievements, but little is known about his enduring and insightful work with plants and the important role they played in formulating his ideas. “Darwin’s Garden: An Evolutionary Adventure” at The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens explores the untold story of these botanical influences, Darwin’s research, his contribution to the understanding of plants, and ultimately, of life in general.  »MORE

The Saint John’s Bible Shared Worldwide

2008-04-25  Collegeville, Minn. – March 24, 2008 – It’s been nearly a decade since Donald Jackson embarked on the calligrapher’s Sistine Chapel: the handwritten, illuminated Saint John’s Bible. Now, through the Heritage Program, individuals and artistic, religious and cultural institutions can experience and share the only full size, limited edition, signed and numbered reproductions of this extraordinary manuscript.  »MORE

Sale of musical instruments and related books

2008-04-23  Bloomsbury Auctions is pleased to announce its first ever sale of Musical Instruments and related works on paper to take place in Rome on Wednesday, May 7th. The Claude Lebet collection of musical instruments, paintings, books, manuscripts and autographs related to music will be sold in our Rome saleroom.  »MORE

27th London Map Fair Scheduled for June 7-8

2008-04-23  Now in its 27th consecutive year, we are proud to announce the new Map Fair venue for 2008: The Royal Geographical Society.  »MORE